News

2015 Jul 04

Doublets match triplet regimens in transplant-ineligible myeloma

Double-drug therapy may be just as effective as triple-drug therapy, with less toxicity, for some patients with transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma, according to a study by Ruben Niesvizky, M.D. Read more

2015 Jul 02

A new method to diagnose an aggressive prostate cancer subset

Himisha Beltran, M.D., developed an 81-gene classifier that enables diagnosis of the complex and variable neuroendocrine subclass of treatment-resistant prostate cancer. Read more

2015 Jul 01

A new angle: Attacking DIPG

Mark Souweidane, M.D., is on the front lines of research into DIPG, a rare brain tumor that kills 250 children every year in North America. Read more

2015 Jun 30

Changing Treatment Landscape in CLL

The treatment landscape for individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has evolved dramatically over the past few years, according to Richard Furman, M.D. Read more

2015 Jun 29

Glimcher among Crain's "Most Powerful Women of 2015"

Dean Laurie Glimcher, M.D., made the list of Crain's New York Business Most Powerful Women 2015. Read more

2015 Jun 25

Promising results for new AML treatment

Gail Roboz, M.D., comments on the results of a phase III study of a new treatment for secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Read more

2015 Jun 23

Tumors' mechanical properties affect protein production

Study into the mechanisms of tissue stiffening prompts discoveries about cellular splicing of key proteins. Read more

2015 Jun 18

At the top: 21 Meyer members make NY Mag list

Many members of the Meyer Cancer Center were among the 1,282 New York area physicians on the New York magazine "Top Doctors" list Read more

2015 Jun 18

A single gene turns colorectal cancer cells back into normal tissue in mice

Cancer cells can be coaxed to turn back into normal tissue simply by reactivating a single gene, according to a paper by Lukas Dow. Read more

Khaoula Mazouzi, M.D., with her IDEA mentor Eleni Andreopoulou, M.D.

2015 Jun 16

A great IDEA: Mentorship program inspires international collaboration

A visit to Weill gave young Algerian doctor Khaoula Mazouzi a glimpse into how multidisciplinary clinical care and translational research is conducted Read more

2015 Jun 15

Two Weill winners of inaugural Breakout Awards

Dilek Colak and Costas Lyssiotis have received prizes as part of the Tri-Institutional Breakout Awards for Junior Investigators Read more

2015 Jun 15

eConsent coming to Weill cancer clinics

The Joint Clinical Trials Office has contracted with a California company to develop an electronic informed consent program for oncology patients at Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Read more

2015 Jun 12

Diets don't cut breast cancer risk

Andrew Dannenberg, M.D., penned an invited commentary about the relationship between obesity and breast cancer risk Read more

2015 Jun 11

Glimcher lab identifies immune trigger in ovarian cancer

Cell study sheds light on how ovarian cancer halts body's natural defense against tumor Read more

2015 Jun 10

Engineers create a synthetic immune organ that produces antibodies

Engineers in Ithaca, working in conjunction with Leandro Cerchietti, M.D., have created a functional, synthetic immune organ that can convert B cells into germinal centers. Read more

2015 Jun 05

Meyer expertise showcased at ASCO15

Meyer Cancer Center members contributed to the conversation at one of the world's biggest cancer conventions. Read more

2015 Jun 03

Helping the poor fight cancer

Profile of radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori Read more

2015 Jun 02

Medical research becomes a bipartisan issue

Dean Laurie Glimcher pens a piece for the Huffington Post about funding for medical research. Read more

2015 Jun 02

Teaming up to translate AML discoveries into novel immunotherapy

A research alliance with pharmaceutical company Cellectis will accelerate the development of a targeted immunotherapy for patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Read more

Photo of Drs. Rubin, Sboner, Beltran and Elemento

2015 May 28

Researchers validate precision medicine approach using new whole exome sequencing test

A team led by Mark Rubin and Himisha Beltran demonstrated the efficacy of whole exome sequencing to provide insights and targets in patients with advanced, treatment-resistant disease. Read more